Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS40
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
- Revealed February 2018
- Also referred to as Lumix DC-TZ200
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2014
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS35
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS45
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is relatively comparable but the ZS200 (1") and ZS40 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS200 was launched 4 years after the ZS40 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS40 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS200 grades vs the ZS40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Panasonic ZS40
ZS200 | ZS40 | |||
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Introduced | February 2018 | January 2014 | More modern by 50 months | |
Screen resolution | 1240k | 920k | Sharper screen (+320k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Panasonic ZS200
ZS40 | ZS200 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS200 and Panasonic ZS40
ZS200 | ZS40 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has proportions of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 versus the ZS40.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and ZS40 is 86 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and ZS40.
As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern ZS200 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS200 vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DC-TZ200 | Lumix DMC-TZ60 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2018-02-13 | 2014-01-06 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | MOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-360mm (15.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,240 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,330 thousand dot | 200 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.80 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 340 grams (0.75 pounds) | 240 grams (0.53 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 shots | 300 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $800 | $450 |